Boh

Yubaba's gigantic son

Yubaba's gigantic son, a spoiled baby. In the middle of the story, he is turned into a mouse.

Quotes

  • "Whoa~, so big and scary!"
  • "Hold me more!"
  • "I turned into a mouse!"

Trivia

  • Boh starts the story as a gigantic baby but is later turned into a mouse, a rare character.
  • In the original, the English name is Boh (Bo), which includes the meaning of baby.
  • Voice actress Yumi Kusaka put effort into producing baby-like voices.
  • Boh's transformation is said to symbolize growth and breaking away from dependence.

Alternate names

Boh Boh-chan Baby

Tags

Yubaba Spirited Away Character Yokai Infant Mouse Spirited Away Hayao Miyazaki

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Profile

Species
Baby yokai
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Has the appearance of a gigantic baby, and in the middle of the story, is turned into a small mouse.
Height
Gigantic (exact value unknown)
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Extremely large build
  • Round and large face
  • Baby-like plump cheeks
Iconic items
  • Large bed
  • Baby pacifier

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Spoiled
Detailed personality
Very selfish and tends to have a self-centered attitude, but grows a little through interactions with others after turning into a mouse. Has a side that's completely spoiled by his mother Yubaba.
Keywords
  • spoiled
  • clingy
  • curious
  • innocent
  • laid-back
Talents
  • Strong physical ability (due to gigantic build)
Skills
  • Baby-like expressiveness
Motivation
Wants to be recognized by mother and surrounding adults and be spoiled
Habits
Begs to be held
Favorite foods
Baby formula, Sweets
Hobbies
Playing
Disliked situations
Loneliness, Having freedom taken away

History

Backstory
Raised as Yubaba's son in the bathhouse town as a large baby. Depicted as a spoiled child. In the latter half of the story, transformed into a mouse by magic and experiences some growth through adventure with Chihiro.
Debut date
July 20, 2001
Work title
Spirited Away
Media type
Movie

Transformation into a mouse

Significant event
Transformation into a mouse
Description
Transformed from a large baby into a mouse by Yubaba's twin sister Zeniba, playing an important role in the story.

Interaction with Chihiro

Significant event
Interaction with Chihiro
Description
Acted together with Chihiro in mouse form, faced various difficulties, and formed a heart connection.

Relationships

Yubaba

Mother

A very spoiled son who is extremely clingy. Depends on his strict mother Yubaba.

Chihiro

Friend

The scene where he first connected hearts with Chihiro in mouse form

Bathhouse staff

Bathhouse staff: unknown

Media appearances

Spirited Away

Movie / Supporting

2001 theatrical release

Voice cast and creators

Yumi Kusaka

Voice actor
Yumi Kusaka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical version

Daveigh Chase

Voice actor
Daveigh Chase
Language
English
Version or series
English dub

Hayao Miyazaki

Creator name
Hayao Miyazaki
Role
Original author

Studio Ghibli

Creator name
Studio Ghibli
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Boh plush toy

Item name
Boh plush toy
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Boh figure

Item name
Boh figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

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